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Virginia Tech baseball: 5 Hokies selected in 2024 MLB draft
The Virginia Tech Hokies baseball program finished the 2024 season with a record of 32-22, including 14-16 in ACC play. That marked the Hokies’ fifth consecutive winning season. Coach John Szefc arrived in Blacksburg from Maryland in 2018, and Tech’s recent success is not a surprise to anyone who’s followed Szefc over the years.
With Virginia Tech’s success, it’s no surprise the talent has improved, too. The Hokies have had several prospects go in the MLB draft in recent years, including outfielder Gavin Cross, a top-10 pick two years ago.
We had the 2024 MLB draft this week, and several Hokies heard their names called.
First, it was junior infielder Carson DeMartini. DeMartini went in the fourth round, No. 130 overall, to the Philadelphia Phillies. In three years at Virginia Tech, the Virginia Beach native hit .311, with a .1077 OPS, 46 home runs and 164 RBI.
Next, junior pitcher Wyatt Parliament went in the seventh round, No. 211 overall, to the New York Yankees. Parliament transferred to Virginia Tech from Rutgers. Parliament was 4-3 with a 7.63 ERA, but he did strike out 59 batters in 43.2 innings with only 13 walks. Parliament’s stuff translates to the next level.
Here are the other three Hokies who were drafted and when and where they landed:
- Senior OF Eddie Micheletti Jr: Round 8, No. 247 overall, Toronto Blue Jays
- Junior P Jordan Little: Round 15, No. 449 overall, Cincinnati Reds
- Junior IF Christian Martin: Round 18, No. 531 overall, St. Louis Cardinals
Congrats to these Hokies as they embark on the next phase of their baseball careers.
WASHINGTON – A winter storm that impacted areas to the south of the Washington, D.C. region on Monday has prompted some school systems to close and delay opening times on Tuesday.
Here are the latest snow closings and delays for Tuesday, December 9.
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LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. (7News) — A man was killed on Monday evening after being ejected during a rollover crash on the Dulles Greenway, according to Virginia State Police.
Troopers were called to the scene around 4:47 p.m. on Dec. 8 near Exit 6 in Loudoun County.
Investigators said the vehicle was traveling eastbound on Route 267 when it lost control, veered off the right side of the road, and flipped multiple times.
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The driver, identified as James E. Beach, of Manassas, died at the scene. According to authorities, he was the only person in the vehicle.
State police said speed is being investigated as a possible factor in the crash. The fatal crash is still under investigation.
The final week of the 2025 Virginia high school football season has arrived. The state public championships will take place Saturday.
No. 1 Oscar Smith will play No. 9 North Stafford for the Class 6 state championship at James Madison University. The second match at James Madison University features second-ranked and two-time defending champ Maury against No. 7 Highland Springs in the Class 5 final.
The Class 3 and 4 championship games will be at Liberty University. No. 3 Varina will take on 24th-ranked Loudoun County in the Class 4 match while Lake Taylor plays Kettle Run, which eliminated defending champ Liberty Christian Academy in the semifinals.
The Class 1 and 2 championships will be decided at Salem Stadium. No. 25 Strasburg, which enters the poll after defeating then-No. 21 Poquoson in the semifinals, plays Glenvar. Rappahannock and Rye Cove play for the Class 1 crown.
Here’s this week’s High School on SI Virginia football Top 25:
Previous rank: No. 1
Record: 12-1
Last week: Defeated James Madison, 34-28, Virginia Class 6 state semifinal
This week: vs. No. 9 North Stafford, Virginia Class 6 state final at James Madison University, Dec. 13
Previous rank: No. 2
Record: 13-1
Last week: Defeated No. 4 Stone Bridge, 48-27, Virginia Class 5 state semifinal
This week: vs. No. 7 Highland Springs, Virginia Class 5 state final at James Madison University, Dec. 13
Previous rank: No. 3
Record: 12-2
Last week: Defeated Jefferson Forest, 49-21, Virginia Class 4 state semifinal
This week: vs. No. 24 Loudoun County, Virginia Class 4 state final at Liberty University, Dec. 13
Previous rank: No. 4
Record: 11-2
Last week: Lost to No. 2 Maury, 48-27, Virginia Class 5 state semifinal
SEASON COMPLETE – VIRGINIA CLASS 5 STATE SEMIFINALIST
Previous rank: No. 5
Record: 11-1
SEASON COMPLETE – VISAA DIVISION I CHAMPION
Previous rank: No. 6
Record: 8-1
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Previous rank: No. 13
Record: 11-3
Last week: Defeated then-No. 7 Indian River, 35-8, Virginia Class 5 state semifinal
This week: vs. No. 2 Maury, Virginia Class 5 state final at James Madison University, Dec. 13
Previous rank: No. 7
Record: 11-3
Last week: Lost to then-No. 13 Highland Springs, 35-8, Virginia Class 5 state semifinal
SEASON COMPLETE – VIRGINIA CLASS 5 STATE SEMIFINALIST
Previous rank: No. 20
Record: 12-2
Last week: Defeated then-No. 19 West Springfield, 19-7, Virginia Class 6 state semifinal
This week: vs. No. 1 Oscar Smith, Virginia Class 6 state final at James Madison University, Dec. 13
Previous rank: No. 8
Record: 11-1
SEASON COMPLETE – VIRGINIA CLASS 5 REGION A FINALIST
Previous rank: No. 9
Record: 11-2
SEASON COMPLETE – VIRGINIA CLASS 4 REGION B FINALIST
Previous rank: No. 10
Record: 11-2
SEASON COMPLETE – VIRGINIA CLASS 5 REGiON B FINALIST
Previous rank: No. 11
Record: 11-1
SEASON COMPLETE – VIRGINIA CLASS 4 REGION B SEMIFINALIST
Previous rank: No. 12
Record: 9-2
SEASON COMPLETE – VISAA DIVISION I FINALIST
Previous rank: No. 14
Record: 11-1
SEASON COMPLETE – VIRGINIA CLASS 5 REGION D FINALIST
Previous rank: No. 16
Record: 11-1
SEASON COMPLETE – VIRGINIA CLASS 4 REGION B SEMIFINALIST
Previous rank: No. 17
Record: 7-2
SEASON COMPLETE
Previous rank: No. 18
Record: 9-2
SEASON COMPLETE – VISAA DIVISION II CHAMPION
Previous rank: No. 19
Record: 10-3
Last week: Lost to then-No. 20 North Stafford, 19-7, Virginia Class 6 state semifinal
SEASON COMPLETE – VIRGINIA CLASS 6 STATE SEMIFINALIST
Previous rank: No. 22
Record: 10-2
SEASON COMPLETE – VIRGINIA CLASS 6 REGION A FINALIST
Previous rank: No. 23
Record: 11-2
SEASON COMPLETE – VIRGINIA CLASS 6 REGION B FINALIST
Previous rank: No. 24
Record: 10-2
SEASON COMPLETE – VIRGINIA CLASS 6 REGION B SEMIFINALIST
Previous rank: Not ranked
Record: 12-1
Last week: Defeated then-No. 15 Lafayette, 25-23, Virginia Class 4 state semifinal
This week: vs. No. 3 Varina, Virginia Class 4 state final at Liberty University at Liberty University, Dec. 13
Previous rank: Not ranked
Record: 12-1
Last week: Defeated then-No. 21 Poquoson, 31-10, Virginia Class 2 state semiffinal
This week: vs. Glenvar. Virginia Class 2 state final at Salem Stadium, Dec. 13
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